Similarities and differences: Kingston in Jamaica
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use digital maps and aerial photographs to investigate Kingston.
Key learning points
- Digital maps and aerial photographs are useful for finding out about the human features in Kingston.
- There are different types of settlement in Jamaica.
- There are similarities and differences between Kingston and the place where I live.
Keywords
Capital city - A capital city is the place in a country where the government ‘sits’ and has its centre of power.
Digital map - A digital map is a map that you view and use on a computer.
Aerial photograph - An aerial photograph is a picture of an object or place that has been taken from above.
Settlement - Settlements are places where groups of people live and work.
Common misconception
Learners may have difficulties in identifying human features on digital maps and aerial photographs.
Use digital maps and aerial photographs to first locate features near your school that are already familiar to learners.
Teacher tip
Use digital maps and aerial photographs to investigate the features of other places in Jamaica.
Equipment
Access to the internet and digital mapping tools.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A is the place in a country where the government ‘sits’ and has its centre of power
Q2.Match the UK countries to their capital cities
Belfast
Edinburgh
Cardiff
London
Q3.What sort of map would you use on a computer?
Q4.Where is an aerial photograph taken from?
Q5.A __________ is a place where people live and work
Q6.What J is an island in the Caribbean?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the capital city of Jamaica?
Q2.Kingston is...
Q3.Which of these are human features found in Kingston?
Q4.Match the location in Jamaica to the settlement type
Village
Town
City
Q5.Which of these is not a similarity between Jamaica and the UK?
Q6.Which of these is a physical feature found in Kingston?
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